Ultrasonography in obstetrics and gynecology

The obstetric ultrasound examination -- Genetics and prenatal diagnosis -- First-trimester screening for aneuploidy -- The second trimester genetic sonogram -- Fetal syndromes -- Ultrasound evaluation during the first trimester -- Ultrasound evaluation of fetal biometry and normal and abnormal fetal growth -- Ultrasound evaluation of multiple pregnancies -- Ultrasound evaluation of normal fetal anatomy -- Ultrasound evaluation of the fetal neural axis -- Cranio-facial and neck anomalies -- The fetal musculoskeletal system -- Ultrasound evaluation of the fetal thorax -- Ultrasound evaluation of the fetal heart -- The gastrointestinal tract and abdominal wall -- The fetal genitourinary tract -- Ultrasound evaluation of hydrops fetalis -- Ultrasound evaluation of the cervix -- Ultrasound evaluation of the placenta and umbilical cord -- Amniotic fluid volume: its role in fetal health and disease -- Antepartum fetal assessment by ultrasonography: the fetal biophysical profile -- The role of doppler ultrasound in obstetrics -- The role of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in obstetrics -- The role of -d ultrasound in the evaluation of the fetus -- The prenatal management of the fetus with a correctable defect -- Normal anatomy of the female pelvis -- Ultrasound evaluation of the uterus / endometrium -- Abnormal uterine bleeding-the role of ultrasound -- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia -- Ultrasound evaluation of the adnexa (ovary and fallopian tubes) -- Sonographic imaging of infertility -- Ectopic pregnancy -- The role of mri in the evaluation of gynecologic disease -- Sonographic evaluation of the normal and abnormal breast -- Artifacts, pitfalls, and normal variants in obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound -- Appendices: Measurements frequently used to estimate gestational age and fetal biometry -- Measurements used in assessing fetal weights, growth, and body proportions -- Frequently used measurements for amniotic fluid and fetal doppler assessment -- Sonographic detection of chromosomal abnormalities -- Normal measurements of the uterus and ovaries -- Medications and reported associated malformations.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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